The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't consider asking someone not to run is "influencing a federal election".


If that's the case, wouldn't a President never be able to offer any member of congress a high level position? Because if I say, "Hey, do you want to be Secretary of State," it follows that I'm also saying, "Hey, don't run for reelection, or another federal office."

Unless there was some under-the-table payments or threats, all I see is a job offer.